The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing a new chapter in Title 11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically focused on broadband services for counties with populations between 200,000 and 210,000. It would allow individuals, businesses, or organizations in these counties to form a broadband service district authority, which would be responsible for facilitating broadband infrastructure expansion, securing funding, and establishing performance guidelines. The authority would be defined as a public, political, and municipal corporation, granting it certain legal immunities, and would be prohibited from deploying last-mile residential broadband or levying new taxes, although it could collect and remit applicable taxes.

Key procedural updates include requirements for petitioners to submit an application to the county board of supervisors, detailing the proposed district, and mandating a public hearing within six weeks of submission. The governing board of the authority would consist of five to seven members representing various stakeholders, responsible for adopting bylaws, holding meetings, and preparing annual reports. The bill also clarifies definitions related to broadband service and infrastructure, ensuring a clear framework for the authority's operations and responsibilities.